The Plank (1979) (1979)

Name: The Plank (1979)
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1979
Duration: 28 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Eric Sykes, Arthur Lowe, Lionel Blair, Henry Cooper, Harry H. Corbett

28m

Comedy

Plot

A beloved British comedy, featuring a star-studded cast, revolves around two laborers tasked with transporting planks to a construction site. The humor unfolds through lively music and a unique, nearly silent dialogue filled with expressive mumbles that reflect their emotions. This 1979 adaptation breathes new life into the original 1967 short film, showcasing the charm of physical comedy and the art of visual storytelling. Audiences are treated to a delightful blend of antics and camaraderie as the duo navigates their quirky challenges on the job.

Cast

Eric Sykes Arthur Lowe Lionel Blair Henry Cooper Harry H. Corbett Bernard Cribbins Robert Dorning Diana Dors Charlie Drake Jimmy Edwards Deryck Guyler Charles Hawtrey Frankie Howerd James Hunt Liza Goddard